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WILLIAMSPORT – When Isaac Comano’s two-run homer cleared the
left-field fence at Volunteer Stadium, there was no one more
surprised than Comano.

“It had been a while since I had hit a homer,” Comano said. “I
thought it was a double when it left the bat. I was just happy I
could contribute.”

Comano drove in four runs to help the Seguro Social Little League of
Mexicali, Baja California to defeat Windmills Apledorm Little League
of Apeldoorn, Netherlands, 11-1 in four innings in pool play at the
Little League World Series on Saturday afternoon.
“I was very proud with how the kids played,” Mexico manager Andres
Martinez said. “It was a well-played game (by my team).”

Mexicali (1-0) scored five runs in the bottom of the first to open
up an early lead. Diego Briseno walked and Julio Espinoza then
singled. Antonio Pantoja then grounded to first base for the first
out. The Netherlands first baseman tried to get Espinoza at second
base, but the ball was dropped. That error allowed two runs to
score. After an out and a pitching change, Victor Briceno singled
and went to second an error. After a walk, Camano doubled home two
runs to give Mexico Region champions a 4-0 lead. Three consecutive
walks forced in the fifth run of the inning.

The Netherlands (0-1) only run came in the top of the second when
Radjanne Coffie led off with a solo homer, which made Coffie’s
father, Netherlands manager Casper, very proud.

“I was really glad because I knew he could do it,” Casper Coffie
said. “It also made sure we weren’t going home without any runs.”

Mexico ended the game via the 10-run rule with six runs in the
bottom of the fourth. Camano hit his two-run homer in the fourth
inning for Mexicali. Cesar Baguer and Briseno had RBI singles for
Mexicali in the fourth. Briceno added an RBI sacrifice.
Three Mexicali pitchers combined for 10 strikeouts.